Colour photograph of the grave of Leading Stoker A. T. Trahearn at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of Leading Stoker A. T. Trahearn from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the graves of HMS `Sturdy` sailors at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The graves of the sailors from H.M.S. Sturdy who were lost at Sandaig in October 1940. The wreath was handmade by Lt. Cdr. Michael J. Gibson RN RD (Rtd) whose father E. J. A. Gibson, Engineer Officer, was injured during the incident, and the photograph taken by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman J.H. Rivett at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of seaman J.H. Rivett from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Colour photograph of the grave of seaman F. Greenshields at Soroby cemetery in September 2005.
The grave at Soroby cemetery of seaman F. Greenshields from H.M.S. Sturdy who was lost at Sandaig in October 1940, photographed by Gordon Scott in September 2005.
Transcription of Leo Crowther`s memories of Tiree.
Transcription of Leo Crowther`s memories of Tiree recorded on audio cassette AC423 (2006.158.1).
Ration book for 1953-1954 issued to Janet Wilson in Renfrew.
Ration book for 1953-1954 issued to Janet Wilson nee MacEachern in Renfrew.
Certificate of Residence in a Protected Area issued to Mary MacEachern.
Certificate of Residence in a Protected Area issued to Mary MacEachern of Cornaigbeg in 1942.
Black and white photograph of HMS `Sturdy`
H.M.S. Sturdy, a warship on convoy protection duty during World War II. In a strong south-westerly gale on 30th October 1940 she ran aground on Sgeir nan Latharnaich at Sandaig with the loss of five lives. (Original photo in Filing Cabinet 8 drawer 4)
Copied photograph of HMS `Sturdy` at sea.
H.M.S. `Sturdy` at sea. She ran aground at Sandaig in on 30th October 1940 with the loss of five lives.
Audio cassette recording of Leo Crowther`s memories of wartime Tiree.
Leo Crowther, a former Warrant Officer in 281 Squadron, talks about his experiences on Tiree where he was posted during 1944-5. (Second master copy in Filing Cabinet 8 drawer 4)
